bk’s Fun Blog

How does one have fun in Syracuse other than going to Wegman’s on a Saturday? Here are some of my favorite activities:

Coffee: I am addicted to coffee, and I hear that as far as addictions go, this is the least harmful one. My favorite coffee roaster and shop is located in Chicago: Intelligentsia. I serve as a wholesaler for a group of colleagues and friends, and order coffee monthly from Intelligentsia. Their baristas are world famous, and are winners of numerous World Barista Championships — yes, there is such a thing.

Aside from Intelligentsia, I have a few other coffee shops I enjoy when I visit New York City. These include: Stumptown Coffee at Ace Hotel and the various locations of Joe: The Art of Coffee. Another notable coffee roaster is Metropolis in Chicago.

Wine: My research interests include pricing of wine and mitigating risks in the production of wine (see the descriptions under What’s On My Mind). As a result, I developed a palate for some wines. Here are my personal favorites:

Thanks to Steve Stein, professor of history specializing on the history of winemaking in Argentina, I developed an interest in Malbecs of Argentina, and here are my two personal favorites to serve with steaks: